Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Job Description Northampton - up to 60,000 + Benefits - Senior HR Business PartnerThe ONE Group are partnering exclusively with a well-established, rapidly evolving operational business to recruit a Senior HR Business Partner.This is a key, site-based role working closely with a senior leadership team, where you will play a central part in shaping both the people strategy and operational delivery.This position will suit someone who enjoys being embedded within the business influencing at a senior level while remaining hands-on, particularly across Employee Relations and workforce challenges.The RoleActing as a true business partner to senior stakeholders, you will:Align people strategy with operational and commercial objectives, ensuring HR is embedded within day-to-day business decision makingProvide clear, pragmatic HR guidance across organisational design, workforce planning, and business change initiativesLead on complex Employee Relations matters end-to-end, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management and performance issuesAct as an escalation point for high-risk or sensitive ER cases, balancing commercial outcomes with legal complianceCoach, challenge and upskill managers to improve capability and confidence in handling people mattersDrive a high-performance culture through effective performance management frameworks and leadership supportPartner with leadership to identify capability gaps, building targeted development and succession plansSupport workforce planning activity, including headcount modelling, peak planning and resource optimisationLead and deliver organisational change initiatives, including restructures, transformations and changes to operating modelsAssess organisational readiness for change, identifying risks, resistance and capability gaps, and implementing mitigation plansDevelop and deliver clear communication plans to support engagement and adoption of change across the workforceUse HR data and insight (e.g. attrition, absence, engagement, productivity) to identify trends and influence decision makingDrive initiatives to improve retention, engagement and overall workforce effectivenessPartner closely with internal stakeholders to ensure HR delivery is aligned, realistic and commercially focusedEnsure all HR activity is compliant with UK employment legislation and internal policiesBuild strong, credible relationships across the site, acting as a visible and trusted HR presence within the operationAbout YouWe are looking for a commercially minded HR professional who is confident operating in a fast-paced, operational environment.You will bring:Experience at Senior HRBP / HRBP / HR Manager level within logistics, supply chain or a similar operational settingStrong Employee Relations expertise, with the confidence to manage complex casework end-to-endExperience working within high-volume, multi-site environmentsAbility to influence and partner effectively with senior operational stakeholdersA pragmatic, commercially focused approach to HRStrong knowledge of UK employment legislationCIPD Level 5+ (or equivalent experience)Why Apply?Opportunity to join a business in a strong growth and transformation phaseHigh visibility role with direct impact on operational performanceA genuine blend of strategic influence and hands-on deliveryAutonomy to shape the HR approach within your business areaIf this role sounds right please click apply or please contact Sundeep at The One Group

Created: 2026-04-04